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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

51686Switch,rotary

Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group · NSN 5930-00-878-7924 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-878-7924 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-878-7924. Primary manufacturer part number: 51686.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
  • Thread Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 5.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity: 9 SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 300.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Throw Quantity: 9 EACH SECTION FRONT
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-878-7924, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-878-7924
Primary Part Number51686
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group
StatusACTIVE
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Thread Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Contact Load Current Rating5.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity9 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts300.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Throw Quantity9 EACH SECTION FRONT
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
First Flat Length0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Flat Height0.218 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft Length0.781 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION FRONT
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Individual Section Quantity7
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts300.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Load Current Rating5.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5330-01-006-4931 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,packing
6240-01-208-039910000-0101-01-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,module,dual
Simmonds Precision Products Inc
5985-01-308-3578 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circulator,radio Frequency
4730-01-629-28131G51686 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reducer,pipe
Amerex Corporation Dba Getz Manufacturing Div Amerex Corporation Dba Getz Manufacturing
6640-01-702-781251686 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube,capillary,micro Hematocrit
Globe Scientific Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
51686 Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group (USA)
Related Parts
5330-01-006-4931INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,PACKING
6240-01-208-0399INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,MODULE,DUAL
10000-0101-01-2
5985-01-308-3578INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCULATOR,RADIO FREQUENCY
4730-01-629-2813INTERCHANGEABLE
REDUCER,PIPE
1G51686
6640-01-702-7812INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE,CAPILLARY,MICRO HEMATOCRIT
51686

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-878-7924?

NSN 5930-00-878-7924 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-878-7924?

NSN 5930-00-878-7924 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 51686 (Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-878-7924?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5930-00-878-7924: 5330-01-006-4931, 6240-01-208-0399, 5985-01-308-3578 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 51686?

Key specifications for 51686: Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Thread Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; Contact Load Current Rating: 5.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL; Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity: 9 SINGLE ACTUATOR. 21 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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